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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

6

Marriage of Clarice Totman to Roy McClanahan in Kentucky

The marriage was held March 4 1931 at Newport Kentucky Grace M E Church. Bride Clarice Totman daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Totman Ca paanville Road and groom Roy McClanahan son of Mr and Mrs J C McClanahan 100 Mill Street were married by Reverend W Robbingon. Attendants were Howard Kennedy and Edith Eckhart Portsmouth. Clarice a Athens High School and Ohio University graduate and teacher of Portsmouth. member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Roy a graduate of Athens High School and to receive an A B in Commerce from Ohio University in August.

W. W. Totman Capaanville Road Clarice Roy McClanahan J. C. McClanahan Mill Street W. Robbingon Grace M. E Newport Kentucky Howard Kennedy Edith Eckhart Portsmouth Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority McClanahan Athens High School Ohio University

Birthday Party Honors Avanelle Smith at Ten

Mrs H J Smith entertained from 2 to 4 PM at 8 West Stimson Avenue honoring her daughter Avanelle on her tenth birthday. Twenty five girls attended enjoying games contests and singing. Rev Pugh's twin daughters Mary and Martha sang three songs. Margaret Winning Helen Grubb and Alvetta Smith won prizes. Refreshments followed.

H. J. Smith West Stimson Avenue Avanelle Rev. Pugh Mary Martha Margaret Winning Helen Grubb Alvetta Smith

New Wonderful Face Powder News Ad

Ad promotes MELLO GLO face powder from D. Zenner Co claiming a youthful complexion hides lines pores and reduces shine. French process purportedly helps smooth spread and long wear with no large pores across all complexions.

D. Zenner CO Adv

Birthday Remembrances Send Joy to Avanelle’s Party

Avanelle received many birthday greetings as guests including Virginia Bardin Gertrude Landis Martha Genter Hester Hartman Jessie Rolls Mary Burns Marcella Wiley Ila Jean Nelson Axmine Smith Rosalie Shaffer Eben E. Davis Mary Ervin Mary Pugh Jo Ann Tompkins Alvetia Smith Mexine Sprague Doris Mathews Lois Shields Margaret Winning Marian Lewlyn Helen Grubb Imogene Wyatt Rachael Love and Albert Smith attended the celebration.

Ments Avanelle Virginia Lucille Bardin Gertrude Landis Martha Genter Hester Hartman Jessie Marie Rolls Mary Burns Marcella Wiley Ila Jean Nelson aMxine Smith Rosalie Shaffer Eben E. Davis Mary Jane Ervin Mary Martha Pugh Jo Ann Tompkins Alvetia Smith Mexine Sprague Doris Mathews Lois Shields Margaret Winning Marian Lewlyn Helen Gr

Hockingport Homecoming Of Interest

An informal home-coming is planned in Hockingport from June 16 to 20. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Davidson of Parkersburg as they open the old Johnson homestead. The event recalls Mrs. Davidson’s girlhood home and wedding there. Relatives and friends, including bridesmaids and several bridal party members, are expected.

Hockingport Edwin L. Davidson Parkersburg Johnson Keyes Pacific Coast American Educational Association West Virginia Ohio F. I. Johnson New York Columbus H. H. Pennybacker Charleston Ora Davidson Keen Clarksburg Julia Baxter Glenville W. Va Cora S. Johnson George Gilfillan

Athens Couple Wed At Minister's Home

Mrs. C. B. Wilson announces the marriage of her daughter Ida M. Ayers to Mr. Lee W. Beasley on Wednesday at 1 o clock at the First Christian Church parsonage. Rev. Reed J. Downs officiated with Miss Goldie Ayers and Earl Smith as attendants. Mrs. Ralph Beasley witnessed. The couple left by motor for a week and Mr. Beasley will be a senior at Ohio University this fall.

C. B. Wilson Ida M. Ayers Lee W. Beasley Ralph Beasley First Christian Church Reed J. Downs Goldie Ayers Earl Smith

Mrs Merwin Hosts Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs J T Merwin welcomed members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church to her North Hill home. Tea followed the program as Mrs C M Gill presided and Mrs O D Morrison reported world news. Mrs E B Smith presented a program on Our Medical Missions.

J. T. Merwin Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church North Hill Merwin C. M. Gill World News O. D. Morrison E. B. Smith

Rev Bishop Preaches At All Day Meeting

Rev Bishop and Mrs S J Bishop attended an all day church meeting in Stewart where Dr Mc Clure Chillicothe district superintendent preached in the morning and led a quarterly conference. A noon basket dinner followed for a large crowd and the day closed with a musical entertainment.

S. J. Bishop Stewart McClure Chillicothe Rev. Bishop

Brown and beige wool coat with unique applique trim

A summer coat designed for cooler evenings features brown and beige soft wool with a distinct applique trim. The trimming fastens the cuffs and scarf collar to the body of the coat, courtesy of Bernard et Cie Paris.

Bernard Et Cie Paris Miladi

Type and fashion iconobe in a slender tunic

A New York fashion piece admires a brunette icon who shuns Garboesque trends, prefers tunics and long cigarette holders, and captivates some men while remaining underappreciated by others. It also notes girdle-making tips from The Athens Messenger and sketches a chic beige brown ensemble with beaded accents and a silver wired necklace.

New York Dahrlings Scandanavian The Athens Messenger

Consumer Ad Listing Neet Zip Depilator Prices

An old advertisement lists Neet at $1.00 and Zip Depilator at 50 cents, with Odorono also mentioned for similar beauty products. The short showcase reflects early 20th century retail pricing and product names.

Beasley Home Hosts Athens Methodist Mission Tea

Mrs. Frank J. Beasley opened her Grand view Heights residence and lawn to Athens church women for a garden tea under the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church. Hosts and servers included Mrs. W. A. Matheny and others. tea was served in the east garden with young volunteers in sport pajamas.

Beasley Athens Church Frank J. Beasley Grandview Heights Church Women of Athens Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church W. A. Matheny Woman's Foreign Missionary Society C. M Ann Beasley Marjorie Beasley Helen Jones Mary Ellen Bibbee Agnes Kilpatrick

Social events and visits in STEAW parish and Athens area

Young Married People's Class of the First Methodist Church plans a steak and wiener roast Friday at 6 pm at the Athens Fair grounds hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur D McPherson Mr and Mrs Walter E Musgrave and Mr and Mrs J Watt Grover. Stitch and Chatter Club meets Friday at 2 pm at 47 Maplewood Drive hosted by Mrs Fred Lee Tom. Esther Roberts returns from Colorado Springs after Christmas visit with L W Roberts family. Pearl Gaskill improving from bronchial pneumonia. he is principal of the Minford schools. Jeannette Ewing of Columbus visits Frances Palmer at 62 Sunnyside Drive this week. Friendly Society of the First Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 3 30 pm in church parlors.

First Methodist Church Athens Fairgrounds Arthur D. McPherson Walter E. Musgrave J. Watt Grover Fred Lee Tom Stitch and Chatter Club Maplewood Drive Pearl Gaskill East Mulberry Street Gaskill Minford Jeannette Ewing Columbus Athens Frances Palmer Sunnyside Drive Friendly Society of the First Presbyterian Church

Surprise Hero of Capone Syndicate Identified at Convention

Delegates at the Republican national convention learned that an aide to the sergeants at arms was a wheel horse of Al Capone's liquor syndicate. The disclosure links a convention official to organized crime during the Chicago event.

Chicago al Capone Liquor Syndicate

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